Need something awesome to do, want to check out some farmers’ markets, want to check out some of the hottest food around, or drink some of the freshest beer in the state? Well, look no further than our weekly news post where we focus on Fairfield County Food and CT beer news. If you have anything that you’d like us to add, always feel free to e-mail us at omnomct@gmail.com.

Festivals, Events, Specials + Food News

6/18 Ryan Parrino and Ian Briggs will be playing live from 4-7 at Washington Prime in SoNo. Happy hour that day goes from 4-6 with 50% off all small plates, their raw bar, wine, beer, and speciality cocktails. Get your reservations by calling them at (203) 857-1314.

6/19-21 Fairfield University is hosting the annualFairfield County Irish Festivalagain this year, so make sure to stop by! There will be plenty of Irish music, dancing, drinking in the craft beer tent, and eating.

6/19-21The Branford Festivalgoes down all weekend in, um, Branford! There will be food, there will be cold treats, there will be a car show, music, a baking contest, and so much more.

6/20The Downtown Milford Farmers’ Market opens at 9 and stays open until 1. Check them out every Saturday all the way up until October 3. The only exception is their Oyster Festival on August 14.

6/20 Take a walking culinary tour (you’ll need to burn off a few calories) of downtown New Haven with Stephen Fries. Tickets are $59 and require a reservation. Meet at the Omni @ Yale at 10:45. Other dates include 8/1, 9/12, 10/24, and 12/5 ($69 for the holiday tour).

6/25 Get some hahas and hops at Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford during their Comedy Night that starts at 8.

6/26 Kick off summer with the Barnum Skyblast N’ (Clam)bake! Meet at Seaside Park in Bridgeport at 5:30 for dinner which includes a steamed Steamed 1-1/4 pound Lobster OR New York Angus Steak , BBQ Chicken Breast, Clams Steamed with Celery, Onion and Garlic, Corn on the Cob, Mixed Salad with Homemade Dressing, Baked Potatoes or Red Smashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Fresh Rolls and Butter, Sliced Watermelon, and Italian Cookies. Tickets are $50 or $20 for kids that includes chicken, hot dogs, side dishes, and dessert. You’ll also have live music from the Steve D’Agostino Band and the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Pops Concert. And, the night will wrap up with Skyblast Fireworks at 9:15!

6/26 It’s the opening of theDanbury Farmers’ Market! Come by from 11-5 and stock up on fresh veggies, fruits, and products from nearby farms. After this date, they’ll be open every Friday up until the end of October.

Hapa Food Truck is at 88 Hamilton Avenue (AmeriCares) from 12-3 today, at 700 Fairfield Avenue (Daymon Worldwide) from 11:30-2 and The Beer Garden @ Shippan Landing from 4-8:45 tomorrow, and will be at the Food Truck Rodeo in Stamford from 11:30-7 on Saturday.

Tautog Tavern in Black Rock has some killer specials on Mondays and Tuesdays like Irish Nachos, Mussels, Foot Long Hot dogs, and Fish & Chips. And, if you order their Pat LaFrieda burger Monday-Wednesday, you’ll get the draft of your choice for just $1. SICK!

The much celebrated Pies & Pints will soon be opening up in Oxford, CT. So, stop by OEC and/or Black Hog, then grab some grub at Pies & Pints.

Beer

Two Roadshas released Pilot Batch #3 which is described as, “high ABV wheat brewed with grapefruit, coriander, and orange.” This baby clocks in at 8.2% and we’re all over that . . . and so should you. But don’t wait too long, because it’s bound to kick soon.

Fuzzy Baby Ducks is popping up everywhere (see below), so make sure to check the FB page and Twitter feed of your favorite spots to see if/when they’ll have it!

Speaking of New England Brewing, they’ll reopen with a new tasting room and a bigger capacity on Wednesday, 6/24.

This one has M. Night Shyamalan written all over it: The Tappenning at Local SoNo:

6/20 The action starts at 4 today with the tapping of Fuzzy Baby Ducks from NEBCo, Dogfish Head’s American Beauty, and Ballast Point’s Indra Kunindra.

6/27 From 5-9 at Black Pond Brews in Danielson, you can help celebrate 1 year of brewing in style. They’ll have their regular brews and a cask aged double rye IPA (Unexplained Horse) and collabo bombers that they did with Bentley Brewing in Southbridge.